QUOTE | "Xbox has effectively positioned itself to lead the way forward." — Scott Steinberg, game industry analyst and CEO of TechSavvy Global, discussing which console manufacturer has the best chance for the next generation.

"STAT | $US1 billion — Amount of revenue EA took in from digital products during the calendar year 2011, representing over 25 per cent of their total revenue."

I know statistics can't always be trusted and twisted to the audience but this is quite important. 1/4 of their total revenue! that's massive considering the number would have been quite lower 5 or so years ago.

So we know what EA will be pushing for (and has been pushing for).

"QUOTE | “I give a compliment to one of our competitors.” — John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts, actually praising something that Activision did in creating the Call of Duty Elite subscription service."

This quote shows further what the company will be looking to do in the future. No doubt there will be subscription based shooters or some form. (which in my opinion could be done very well if done properly... and that's a very big if)

Triple AAA games nailing the brief. Indie games surprising people out of nowhere, and expansions and patches that completely turn a game around. It's been a good year for games - now it's time for you to vote for your favourite.